What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN First Assist, Operating Room (FT Days / 12's) KH Main position at Kettering Health?
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Responsibilities & Requirements
RN First Assist (RNFA) job duties:
- Assists physicians in surgery and may perform specific significant surgical tasks under professional supervision.
- Surgical tasks include, but are not limited to, opening and closing surgical sites, exposure of the surgical site, harvesting grafts, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, implanting devices, and altering tissues.
- Under professional supervision, the RNFA performs task which include, but are not limited to, applying and removing splints and/or casts, placing Foley catheters, placing IV’s, placing arterial lines, administering local anesthesia, and other such procedures as requested and necessary.
Applicants Must Have:
- Current RN license in State of Ohio
- Minimum of 24 months RN experience in an OR required.
- Successful completion of approved RNFA course
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS, NRP, and PALS as determined by unit scope of practice
Preferred Qualifications
Achievement of CNOR certification, CRNA preferred
